Swelling After Brow Lift, Eyelid Surgery, Fraxel Laser

What you have described can be expected after a brow lift. I recommend keeping in close contact with your surgeon or his/her clinical team to address your concerns.

Swelling after brow lifting, eyelid surgery, and laser is normal. This swelling usually starts to resolve within 3-4 days after the procedure, but can sometimes take weeks or months to go away completely. By 1-2 weeks after surgery, most of the swelling should be resolved.Be sure to discuss any post-surgical concerns with your surgeon and his or her team.All the best,

It’s not unusual for patients to
experience significant facial swelling following combination facial
rejuvenation procedures.  In the
short term this can lead to emotional distress and depression.

The recovery from combination
facial rejuvenation surgery varies from patient to patient. The majority of
patients have recovered significantly in 10-14 days  and are able to resume most of their normal activities.  At this point most of the swelling and
bruising have resolved completely.

The majority of pain is gone in 2
to 3 days following surgery. 
During this period of time, patients are given narcotic pain relievers
and then switched to double strength Tylenol.  Strenuous activities that might raise blood pressure should
be avoided for about 4 to 6 weeks. 
At this time, recovery is complete and patients should be able to resume
normal activaties without restrictions.

Hard to tell the extent of swelling without photos.  Also how long post surgery are you.  Swelling is normal at first.  Our office suggests elevation and ice.  Each surgeon is different.  Please contact your surgeon and let him/her know.

With that combination of procedures, it is not surprising that you're experiencing significant swelling, more than either procedure if done by itself. Your swelling will peak at the 2- or 3-day mark. Ice packs (not directly on the skin) can minimize swelling during this time period. In most cases it will progressively decrease rapidly over the next two weeks. If swelling persists after two weeks, consult your surgeon.

Tips for reducing swelling/bruising:


Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, naprosyn and other NSAID's prior to surgery and for a week afterward.

Consider use of Bromelain or Arnica if not allergic.